Comment from raksr
I like the collage idea, and I think it is pretty cool. I may try to lose the sun with the rays maybe. I don't know, it could be just me, but my eyes want to wander over there rather than view the subjects. Try it and see what you think. Otherwise, lovely concept, great idea, quite creative. Nicely done.
Initial impact 5
Creativity of presentation 5
Color Harmony 5
Center of Interest 5
Composition 5
Technical Excellence 5
Technique 5
Story Telling Ability 5
Artist's Notes 5

 Comment Written 17-May-2011

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reply by the author on 17-May-2011

thank you so much raksr yur the first one to give me a five rating ont ths one. I did two ersions of this paticular one, the pother one has a plain background but I felt it showed way to manyof the flaws in the portrait. I do agree that the egal does seem to bring the atention away from the main subject however, so I think I'll take yur adive and lose th bird.
as always thanks so much for your review and adive as alwwys it is very welcome.
I am attempting anothe one or my moterinlaw for her birthday of her entire family kids, grandkis, and great grandkids, allt ogheter 28 people. I hae hasd to re arange clothings, body types skin tones and everything to fit into an 8 X 10 not sure its going to fit properly so I'llhave to change it to a panarama. I would really love your adive on that one when I get it finished concidering that one is a gift for a woman Ilove as much as my motehr and I hope it makes her happy. any andive will be well taken.
if you wouldn't mind could you message me your email so I could email the draft to you so you could give me some pointers on what might be wrong. it just doesn't seem to be soming togheter for some reason and I cna't put my finger onit. I'd really apprecaite your help in this
thankss again
diane

reply by raksr on 18-May-2011

You're quite welcome. Sure, I'll take a look. However, what I see and feel may not be the same as other people in the audience (the other reviewers). I will send you my e-mail address, and look at it when I have the moment. --Bob

Comment from amfunny
Dang, girl. This is a lot of work. You did a good job considering all that you did with this. The only thing I can see is that the men on the right end and the guy in the hat are quite blurred and it is hard to make out their facial features. You composed this wonderfully and did an amazing job. Well done. :)

 Comment Written 17-May-2011

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reply by the author on 17-May-2011

thanks alot Norma I tried everything i could to get the dark circles out of thier eyes all it did was make them look even woerder than they already are LOL I can say that concidering their my brothers. I'll have to figure out another picture soem how, or maybe add a whole different person who is alot better looking and say he's my brother, Fabio comes tomind LOL
thanks so much for the input
the next one I'm attemting has 29 people in it. my mother-in-law her 4 kidsand thier wives, her 7 grandkids, and her 13 great grandkids, If i can do this I'll post it too to get an over all opinon. I'm making this one for my mother-in-laws birthday next month wish me luck lol

reply by amfunny on 17-May-2011

yikes.. good luck with that one. better you than me. LOL

reply by the author on 17-May-2011

Could you do me a big favor. Could I email the foirt draft of this new picture I'm working on with all those peole in it. I'm making this for mymother in law who Ilove to death and I really do want it to look nice. I don't want topost it beauces there ae way too many flaws that I just can't put my finger on so a god set of eyes might do wonders. I'd really appreciate yur input.
my emil is lynnkah_1954@yahoo.com.
whoops now everyone knows it LOL
anyway I would really love any input
diane

reply by amfunny on 17-May-2011

sure..I will PM you

reply by the author on 17-May-2011

okay I just sent it to you when you get a chance..get that red marker out ad do your worse lol

Comment from MarthaHolloway
I think you did a great job considering all the work you put into this. The only drawback I see is the dark circle of eyes of the two men on the right. Other than that this is a very creative work of art. You have arranged everyone in a good manner that shows familiarity. Focus is extremely good, composition good, nice presentation, god detail, lighting and exposure. Kudos for going outside the box and trying something new. I don't think I would know where to begin. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-May-2011

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reply by the author on 17-May-2011

thanks Martha for the review. The dark circles under the two guys eyes I tried everything I could to lighten that but it only made them look more wierd then they already are LOL they'r my brothers so I can say that lol..I think I might just replace them with Fabio and a younger Patrick Swayze, wonder if anyone would notice, but I could brag about how hot my brothers are LOl
thanks for the input I''ll have to work on that again
thanks again lynnkah

reply by MarthaHolloway on 17-May-2011

Your welcome. Fabio I'm not sure of but Patrick Swayze, now that would be nice..:)

reply by the author on 17-May-2011

have to admit I agree, Mel giobson in his younger days also, not as popular now however still loe his movies LOl

reply by MarthaHolloway on 17-May-2011

Nice choice over Fabio..:)